Note on Early Access:
The Black Death will launch on to Steam’s Early Access program. This
means the game is still in active development and is liable to change.
The Early Access program will not only allow the player enjoy the
fantastic gameplay experience that is The Black Death, but will also
allow the player to make a real difference to how the game progresses.
The Game:
Medieval Europe is an unforgiving place at the best of times. Danger and
disease are ever present and survival is always a challenge. But now,
Europe is witnessing one of it's darkest times - a plague has swept
across the continent, leaving a trail of death and despair in its wake.
Now people have to fight for scarce resources - the smartest, the
opportunistic and the powerful have the best chances of survival. The
poorest, the weakest and the most vulnerable face almost certain death.
The Black Death is a multiplayer survival game that allows you to choose
your own path in this dark, medieval land, complete with a diverse
population of villagers, wildlife, and plague victims. Create your own
story from a range of different play styles - become a blacksmith;
defend the weak as a knight; or earn your living as a merchant. The
wealthier, the richer, the stronger you become, the better your chance
of survival.
Key Early Access Features:
- Survive. It’s not just the plague
you need to watch out for. Hunt, harvest or steal supplies to avoid
meeting your end in this harsh medieval world.
- Live. Pick from range of professions to suit your play style. Fight as a Militia or farm as a Peasant – its your choice.
- Fight. Choose your battles wisely. Time your swings and parries, then strike your foes with a unique combat system.
- Explore. Inspired by the landscape of Western
Europe, Plague features a 8km2 world with a day / night cycle, animals
and a range of characters to interact with.
- Buy. Everything has a price. Weapons, armor,
houses and more are all able to be purchased throughout the land. How
you earn your coin is up to you...